Matthew

5 (6 reviews)

Rate €80
Response 5h
Students
Number of students Matthew has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
14
Number of students Matthew has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

€80/h

Support for Students with Autism
Support for students with ADHD
Support for Students with dyslexia
SEN

Professional Special Education Classes | Supportive and individualised lessons | Personalised Results Focused Grinds

Support for Students with Autism
Support for students with ADHD
Support for Students with dyslexia
SEN

Lesson location

- online

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experienced in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Matthew will be happy to arrange your first Support for Students with Autism lesson.

About Matthew

Welcome.

As a highly qualified English teacher with over 20 years of national and international experience, I am deeply committed to helping every student achieve their full potential — with particular expertise in supporting students with additional educational needs.

For those preparing for the Leaving Certificate, Junior Cycle, or the European Baccalaureate, effective, structured preparation can make all the difference. My outcome-focused grinds are carefully tailored to each learner, ensuring clarity, confidence, and measurable progress towards their target grades.

Specialist Support in Special Educational Needs (SEN)

A central focus of my practice is supporting students with additional learning needs, including dyslexia, autism (ASC), ADHD, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

I understand that bright, capable students can struggle in traditional classroom settings — not because of ability, but because they need the right strategies.

Support includes:

Structured, scaffolded essay writing approaches

Clear visual frameworks and step-by-step modeling

Reduced cognitive overload through targeted instruction

Exam technique broken into manageable, repeatable processes

Confidence-building through predictable lesson routines

Strength-based teaching that builds on each student’s abilities

Lessons are calm, supportive, and highly structured — helping students feel secure while developing independence and academic resilience.

Experience from Within: An Edge in Exam Preparation

My experience extends beyond teaching into exam development and marking, providing students with valuable insight into how assessments are designed and graded.

Official Examiner – Experience examining Irish State Exams up to Leaving Certificate Higher Level.

Exam Creation – Involvement in designing written and oral examinations for the European Baccalaureate.

High-Stakes Curricula Expertise – Extensive experience navigating the demands of the Leaving Certificate, Junior Cycle, and European Baccalaureate syllabi.

This insider perspective is particularly beneficial for students who need explicit guidance on how marks are earned.

Proven Professional & Academic Experience

My background spans public education (including school development initiatives) and the private sector, ensuring a polished, professional service grounded in high standards.

Corporate clients have included global brands such as Louis Vuitton, Citi Bank, and Hewlett Packard, where clarity of communication and precision were essential.

A Methodology Focused on Understanding and Progress

My teaching approach is:

Student-centered and highly personalized

Rigorous but supportive

Focused on critical thinking and genuine understanding

Explicit in teaching exam technique

Support is available across:

Poetry

Drama

Comparative texts

Literary analysis

Narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing

Lessons are interactive and dialogic, with clear, actionable feedback so students always understand their next step.

Inclusive Support: Learning for Every Student

Every learner deserves to feel capable and understood. I am committed to providing inclusive, differentiated instruction that builds both skill and confidence.

Whether your goal is to secure a higher grade, overcome learning challenges, or rebuild academic confidence, you are investing in experienced, individualized guidance with a strong track record of results.

Reach out to discuss your academic goals and how we can work together to achieve them.

About the lesson

Unlock Your Potential with Tailored, Inclusive Learning

When you book a lesson, you are not simply securing a tutor — you are gaining access to over 20 years of national and international expertise, with specialist experience in supporting students with additional educational needs.

Each lesson is carefully structured to move beyond surface understanding and into high-level academic analysis — but always at a pace and structure that suits you.

A Methodology Built for Achievement — and Accessibility

Every session is dialogic, interactive, and highly structured. Rather than passive listening, students engage in guided discussion that develops the independent thinking required for top-tier results.

However, high expectations are matched with high support.

Lessons are designed to:

Break complex tasks into manageable, repeatable steps

Reduce cognitive overload

Provide clear models before independent practice

Use visual scaffolds and structured frameworks

Build predictable routines that reduce anxiety

This is particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia, autism (ASC), ADHD, or exam-related anxiety.

Academic Excellence with Structured Support

Advanced Essay Scaffolding
We don’t just “write essays.” We design them. Students receive bespoke frameworks for narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and analytical writing. Paragraphs are built strategically to meet marking criteria with clarity and precision.

Deep Textual Analysis
Poetry, drama, and comparative texts are explored through clear, step-by-step analytical models. Students learn how to decode questions, structure arguments, and integrate quotations effectively — without feeling overwhelmed.

Specialist Support in Neurodiversity

I am deeply committed to inclusive education. My teaching environment is differentiated and responsive, meaning I adapt my methodology to suit your processing style.

Support may include:

Visual organisers and colour-coded structures

Explicit modelling of thinking processes

Time-management and planning strategies

Exam-technique rehearsal in a low-pressure setting

Confidence-building through strengths-based feedback

Your intellectual potential should never be limited by how you process information. My role is to remove barriers and replace them with clarity.

Flexible Formats for Focused Success

Lessons are available in:

One-to-one sessions for intensive, personalised support

Small groups (2–4 students) for collaborative but structured learning

Every format maintains a calm, high-expectation environment centred on:

Clarity

Meticulous, actionable feedback

Measurable progress

Confidence building

Invest in Meaningful Progress

If you are looking for focused academic development — particularly with specialist understanding of additional learning needs — you are in the right place.

Book your introductory session to begin a structured, supportive journey toward lasting academic success.

Recommendations

Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor.

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Marie

Matthew was recommended by a friend of mine to help my son who was struggling with higher level English. Matthew gave him great insight into essay writing and referencing. Especially with comparative text. His advice was clear and consice. He was able instruct my son on how to get his knowledge of texts translated into essay form. His patience and guidance really boosted my son's confidence to tackle exam questions and not feel overwhelmed. We are really grateful to Matthew for his input and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs scaffolding when it comes to sitting exams. Thank you so much Matthew for all your help.
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Marie
Matthew was recommended by a friend of mine to help my son who was struggling with higher level English. Matthew gave him great insight into essay writing and referencing. Especially with comparative text. His advice was clear and consice. He was able instruct my son on how to get his knowledge of texts translated into essay form. His patience and guidance really boosted my son's confidence to tackle exam questions and not feel overwhelmed. We are really grateful to Matthew for his input and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs scaffolding when it comes to sitting exams. Thank you so much Matthew for all your help.
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Karen

Matthew is a brilliant teacher. I found his classes to be informative and structured. The class work was easy to follow and the notes were really focused. I really liked the way he taught as it was student centered. It was focused on my needs. I feel my understanding of the subject has increased by working with Matthew. I recommend him to anyone who needs excellent instruction in the subject.
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Karen
Matthew is a brilliant teacher. I found his classes to be informative and structured. The class work was easy to follow and the notes were really focused. I really liked the way he taught as it was student centered. It was focused on my needs. I feel my understanding of the subject has increased by working with Matthew. I recommend him to anyone who needs excellent instruction in the subject.
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Mariya

I came from Ukraine in 2023 with my 11 year old son. English was a problem and my boy was falling behind in his classes. I hired Matthew who was wonderful, the patience and determination to help my son improve his English was fantastic. He is now thriving and these lessons and Matthews help have been invaluable
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Mariya
I came from Ukraine in 2023 with my 11 year old son. English was a problem and my boy was falling behind in his classes. I hired Matthew who was wonderful, the patience and determination to help my son improve his English was fantastic. He is now thriving and these lessons and Matthews help have been invaluable
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Mags

Teaches information in such an explicit way and he is so knowledgeable in what is required for the exams. Only after 4 sessions I feel confident in my knowledge and feel I'm so much more prepared for what is to come. Thank you Matthew.
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Mags
Teaches information in such an explicit way and he is so knowledgeable in what is required for the exams. Only after 4 sessions I feel confident in my knowledge and feel I'm so much more prepared for what is to come. Thank you Matthew.
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Patrick

Great assistance with issues with writing. Poetry is clearly explained and Shakespeare is a breeze. How to make comparisons between texts is easy to follow.
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Patrick
Great assistance with issues with writing. Poetry is clearly explained and Shakespeare is a breeze. How to make comparisons between texts is easy to follow.
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Breen

Matthew is an excellent teacher. He has fantastic subject knowledge and his explanation is so clear. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you.
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Breen
Matthew is an excellent teacher. He has fantastic subject knowledge and his explanation is so clear. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you.
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